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Polička

Pardubice Region, Czechia · Europe

About Polička

Polička is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pomezí, 51km from Moravian Karst.

Polička is a town located in Pardubice Region, Czechia. With a population of 9,051, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Polička sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Polička to your route.

About Polička

Polička (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpolɪtʃka]; German: Politschka) is a town in Svitavy District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 9,000 inhabitants. Polička is located in the Svitavy Uplands, on the borderline of the historical lands of Bohemia and Moravia. Polička was founded in 1265. The

Read more historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmarks of Polička are the Church of Saint James the Great with the birthplace of Bohuslav Martinů and the Baroque town hall, both protected as national cultural monuments. The town is also known for its fortifications that are among the best-preserved in Central Europe.

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Where is Polička located?

Polička is located in Pardubice Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7146 latitude, 16.2654 longitude.

What is the population of Polička?

Polička has a population of approximately 9,051 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,051
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Pardubice Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.7146, 16.2654

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Polička

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk, Zelená hora

Jan Santini's 1722 masterpiece of 'Baroque Gothic' above Žďár nad Sázavou: a five-pointed star-plan church inside a star-shaped cloister, built entirely around the symbolism of the number five. UNESCO-listed and eerily geometric.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Bouzov Castle

A romantically restored medieval castle with a tall keep, a favourite fairytale-film backdrop in Moravia.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Moravian Karst

A spectacular karst landscape featuring over 1,100 caves including the famous Macocha Abyss, a 138-meter deep sinkhole.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Macocha Abyss

A 138m-deep karst sinkhole in the Moravian Karst with viewing platforms and an underground river boat ride.

51 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Masaryk Circuit

Grand prix circuit northwest of Brno that hosted the Czech motorcycle Grand Prix, built into rolling hills with steep elevation changes.

58 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Automotodrom Brno

A sweeping circuit in the Moravian hills of Czechia, beloved for its flowing high-speed corners and decades of MotoGP history.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Polička

  • 78 kmCervenohorske SedloA 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.
  • 78 kmDlouhé stráně Upper ReservoirAn artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.

Driving in Czech Republic

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.48/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Polička.

Pomezí

🇨🇿 Czechia

4 km awayPop. 1,031

Jedlová

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 1,010

Jimramov

🇨🇿 Czechia

9 km awayPop. 1,207

Bystré

🇨🇿 Czechia

11 km awayPop. 1,681

Dolní Újezd

🇨🇿 Czechia

12 km awayPop. 1,963

Radiměř

🇨🇿 Czechia

13 km awayPop. 1,117

Osík

🇨🇿 Czechia

14 km awayPop. 1,051

Proseč

🇨🇿 Czechia

15 km awayPop. 2,098

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